5 h. ago Alberta Declares March 4 as World Obesity Day, Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alberta has become the first province in Canada to officially recognize obesity as a chronic disease. Alberta’s Minister of Health, Adriana LaGrange, declared World Obesity Day in the province, marking a significant step toward improving obesity care. This declaration highlights the urgent need for evidence-based treatment, policy […]

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9 h. ago Manitoba’s Carruthers beats New Brunswick’s Grattan to remain unbeaten at Brier

Reid Carruthers is one of four unbeaten teams remaining at the Brier after winning his fourth straight game on Monday.

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9 h. ago How has the ice crew taken care of frosty curling conditions at the Brier?

An army of dehumidifiers and volunteers to help set them up has aided ice guru Greg Ewasko and his crew's efforts to improve conditions

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11 h. ago Former Manitoba judge appointed as investigator into health care procurements after alleged political interference

"Judge Wyant’s work on this matter begins immediately"

Politics

12 h. ago Owner of NYC day care where toddler fatally ingested fentanyl gets 45 years in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who owned a New York City day care center where a toddler died after ingesting fentanyl has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug charges. Grei Mendez, 37, dropped her head into her crossed arms in anguish as Judge Jed S. Rakoff announced […]

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12 h. ago Influencer irked after Delta flight attendant allegedly tells her to silence cat or ‘get off’ plane

A travel influencer was shocked when she said a crew member told her to quiet her meowing cat or get off the plane. Janelle Rupkalvis, who goes by janelleonajet on social media, took to her platforms to complain about the alleged incident. Rupkalvis, her partner and their four-year-old pet Asparagus — a.k.a. Gus — were […]

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13 h. ago Le meurtrier de Julie Boisvenu bientôt devant les libérations conditionnelles

Le meurtrier de Julie Boisvenu ira bientôt devant la Commission des libérations conditionnelles afin d’espérer quitter temporairement le pénitencier.

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13 h. ago Day 4 at the Brier: 'Bitter rivals' Reid Carruthers, B.J. Neufeld come together for Manitoba

Provincial success decorates both star curlers but never with the same rink ... until now

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14 h. ago Figure skating event benefiting victims of Washington D.C. plane crash raises $1.2 million

Organizers of a figure skating benefit event in Washington said they have already raised $1.2 million for victims of the D.C. plane crash and first responders. Monumental Sports & Entertainment on Monday said the Legacy on Ice tribute show Sunday in the nation’s capital drew a sellout crowd of over 15,000 and more money is […]

Economics

15 h. ago Instinct Science Launches Standards of Care™: The Future of Veterinary Clinical Decision Support

PHILADELPHIA, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Instinct Science, a leader in veterinary software innovation, announces the launch of Standards of Care™ (standards.vet), a next-generation clinical decision support tool designed to provide veterinary professionals with peer-reviewed, real-world guidance at the point of care. With Plumb’s® at its core, Standards™ is the only continually updated resource […]

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16 h. ago Le meurtier de Julie Boisvenu bientôt devant les libérations conditionnelles

Le meurtrier de Julie Boisvenu ira bientôt devant la Commission des libérations conditionnelles afin d’espérer quitter temporairement le pénitencier.

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16 h. ago Team Einarson lead Briane Harris files complaint against CCES with WADA: Report

Curler Briane Harris, recently reinstated after sitting out nearly a year due to a provisional suspension, has filed a complaint against the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport with the World Anti-Doping Agency, two sources with knowledge of the situation said. The complaint was sent to the Montreal-based agency on Feb. 7, claiming nonconformity with […]

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17 h. ago E3 Lithium Receives Up To $4.7 Million Investment from the Government of Canada’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3”, “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, is pleased to announce that it has been conditionally approved for contribution funding of up to $4.7 million in a non-repayable investment from the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). This strategic funding […]

Economics

17 h. ago Sources: Team Einarson lead Briane Harris files complaint against CCES with WADA

A four-time national champion as lead with Team Kerri Einarson, Harris had her ban lifted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport last January.

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21 h. ago Here's what's in Edmonton's draft deal with province for OEG event park and private development

City documents show the total cost of the event park is expected to be $250 million — $208 million in construction and $42 million in land costs.

Sport

21 h. ago Miata Metals Announces Arrival of Drill Crew and Samples of up to 39.16 g/t Gold at the Sela Creek Project in Suriname

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Miata Metals Corp. (CSE: MMET) (FSE: 8NQ) (“Miata” or the “Company”) is pleased to present further exploration results from the on-going, 2025 field mapping and sampling program at the Sela Creek Gold Project in Suriname (“Sela Creek”). The Company further announces that the drill crew is […]

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22 h. ago Letters March 3, 2025: ‘Carney is the right guy for the job. Let him do it.’

CARNEY CAN DO IT Regarding Mark Carney, back off and let the man get elected and do what Canada needs to have done. We badly need a statesman of his calibre who can intelligently take care of Canada’s problems, unlike the embarrassing leader we have had for way too long. Be careful not to destroy […]

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38 h. ago Day 3 at the Brier: 'Cowboy' Brad Jacobs geared up to skip Calgary posse to success

Ontarian fitting in well with Alberta rink in quest to secure multiple men's curling championships

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40 h. ago Pope didn’t need mechanical ventilation Sunday after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old pope did continue to receive high flow supplemental oxygen after Friday’s coughing […]

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40 h. ago Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signalling he’s overcome risks

ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory crisis on Friday and that his breathing function overall was improving as he recovers from double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope did continue to […]

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